Innocent Definition
innocent
adjective
- free from evil or guilt; "an innocent child"; "the principle that one is innocent until proved guilty"
- lacking intent or capacity to injure; "an innocent prank"
- free from sin
- lacking in sophistication or worldliness; "a child's innocent stare"; "his ingenuous explanation that he would not have burned the church if he had not thought the bishop was in it"
- not knowledgeable about something specified; "American tourists wholly innocent of French"; "a person unacquainted with our customs"
- completely wanting or lacking; "writing barren of insight"; "young recruits destitute of experience"; "innocent of literary merit"; "the sentence was devoid of meaning"
- (used of things) lacking sense or awareness; "fine innocent weather"
noun
- a person who lacks knowledge of evil
"Innocent" in song lyrics
See how innocent is used in real songs:
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"We can't afford to be innocent"
2Mex — Alive-a-Cation -
"Mud pie cruiser with an oink for the innocent"
Aesop Rock — Number Nine -
"I'd give my life to feel that innocent"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — Caught in a Verse
Words that rhyme with innocent
Usage tips for "innocent"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "innocent" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for innocent to find words that pair well.